First enacted in 1988 and updated regularly since then, The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations require all employers to carry out assessments of all hazardous substances in their workplace. Hazardous substances are a relatively rare cause of workplace injury but the consequences of those injuries that do occur are often major and long term such as asthma, and cancers. This course is therefore a must for anyone who is required to use hazardous substances during the course of their work.

This ½ day training programme aims to promote an awareness of the full range of hazardous substances in the workplace rather than specific substances with particularly hazardous properties, it does not replace the need for instruction and detailed training in respect of specific activities involving the use of high risk hazardous substances.

The course covers: Definition and types of hazardous substances in the workplace;Health effects of hazardous substances and their causes;CoSHH assessments and control options;Responsibilities imposed by the CoSHH Regulations 1999

At the end of the course the delegates will be able to: Explain the term ‘substance hazardous to health’ and give examples;Explain how hazardous substances can cause injury & ill-health and give examples;State the different ways in which hazardous substances can be identified;State the principles for controlling hazardous substances and apply them in a practical context;Demonstrate a general understanding of the value and purposes of a CoSHH assessment and what employees can expect of such assessments;Demonstrate an understanding of the main provisions of the CoSHH Regulations.

The course concludes with a short video on the practical application of CoSHH which is followed by a short test paper comprising 20 multiple choice questions. Subject to successful completion of the test paper the delegate will receive the CIEH ‘Principle of CoSHH’ certificate.